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Closing out this week’s Green Deals is a $500 discount on Tenways’ CGO600 Pro belt-drive e-bike that is down at a $1,399 low and also has a few ways to score some bonus savings. We’ve also got a bunch of lingering Prime Day deals like Bluetti’s AC180 Portable Power Station that comes bundled with a 200W solar panel at a new $779 low, as well as several other models/bundles still remaining at their recent low prices. Next, you can score $304 off UGREEN’s PowerRoam 1200 Portable Power Station at $495, or save up to 50% on a whole collection of Greenworks tools, including a 40V 19-inch cordless electric mower that comes with a 5.0Ah/50kmAh power bank battery for $240, among others. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s first-time Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 bundle discount and the Hangover Prime Big Deal Days hub, which still has a significant amount of leftover deals that are still lingering and worth a look before they’re gone.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

Tenways’ 37-pound CGO600 Pro belt-drive e-bike assists you up to 53 miles at $1,399 low

Tenways has discounted two of its e-bike models on varying ends of the commuting spectrum by $500, giving folks ample opportunities at higher-end designs at more affordable rates. The standout deal for those who like to actually cycle and just want some added assistance is that the brand’s lightweight CGO600 Pro e-bike has been dropped down to $1,399 shipped. Normally going for $1,899 at full price these days, there have been a few discounts that have popped up since its release last year, often taking costs down to $1,499, with a few others that have gone further to $1,399, which happens to be the best price we can find since the brand hit our radar. You can learn more about this model below or through our hands-on review at Electrek.

Tenways’ CGO600 Pro e-bike cruises onto the scene as a lightweight companion for folks who enjoy the activity of cycling over just wanting a throttled model to do all the work (as there is none). It weighs in at just 37 pounds, meaning urban commuters might find this an ideal fit – especially if you’re living in a walk-up apartment building. It sports a 350W rear hub motor that comes powered by a removable, smaller-than-usual 360Wh battery (again, no throttle so less battery and weight) – topping out at 20 MPH and four levels of pedal assistance (with a torque sensor) to utilize for up to 53 miles on a single charge.

The CGO600 Pro e-bike’s single-speed design also comes complimented with a Gates carbon belt drive system over a standard chain, throwing out concerns of growing noise and/or rust that standard chain systems tend to develop over time – especially for those living on the coasts where salt water in the air can exasperate problems faster. It also comes stocked with a nice array of features like Tektro dual-piston hydraulic disc brakes, puncture-proof tires, LED lighting, internally-routed cables, a compact OLED display, companion app integration – as well as four solid colorways on top of three different size options (which is a rare thing to be offered in the e-mobility world).

Tenways is also offering some added savings and free gear too – with a quick sign-up onto the brand’s newsletter getting you a mudguard set for the wheels alongside a kickstand (valued at $118). If you happen to be a medical provider, military member, first responder, or teacher, you can follow the link on the page to get verified and receive an additional $150 off your purchase.

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Bluetti AC180 solar generator bundle at new $779 low in hangover Prime Day savings

We’ve got some lingering fall Prime Day deals still available through the official Bluetti Amazon storefront, with the brand’s AC180 Portable Power Station bundled alongside a 200W solar panel down at $779 shipped, after clipping the on-page $520 off coupon. You’d usually find this package priced at $1,299, with most discounts having kept costs above $879, and a few more recent ones dropping things lower to $799. The recent Prime Big Deals Day event increased the savings and took things even further, with the chance to still score it here today at a 40% markdown that also lands it at a new all-time low price. You can find the power station alone still down at its new $459 Prime Day low, or bump up the solar input to a 350W panel for $949, after clipping the on-page $550 off coupon.

Fall camping trips can always use a reliable backup power companion and the AC180 power station tackles device and portable appliance needs at an affordable price. It delivers a 1,152Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity that dishes out up to 1,800W of power output – with smart controls to adjust settings through the BLUETTI app on your tablet or smartphone. It boasts 11 output ports: four ACs, four USB-As, one USB-C, one DC, and even a wireless charging pad for your smaller, more personal devices. Recharging times come significantly reduced with this unit too, as you can get to 80% battery in as little as 45 minutes when your plug it into a wall outlet, or in 2.8 to 3.3 hours when connected to a 500W solar input.

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Save $304 on UGREEN’s PowerRoam 1200 LiFePO4 power station as it returns to $495 low

Courtesy of its official Amazon storefront, UGREEN is offering another chance to score its PowerRoam 1200 Portable Power Station at the best rate we’ve seen for $495.38 shipped, with a 38% discount being automatically applied at checkout. Recently this unit would cost you $799, after falling from its original $999 MSRP back in the middle of summer. We last saw this same opportunity at the tail-end of July, with the months since having kept costs to the new going rate, but it returns here today with $304 slashed off its price tag for the best price we have tracked.

Built around a LiFePO4 battery, the PowerRoam 1200 delivers a 1,024Wh capacity and pumps out juice at up to 2,500W, letting it handle larger appliances during your travels or power outages. You can recharge the battery to 80% in just 50 minutes when you connect it to a standard wall outlet, while a full charge will take a little longer at 1.5 hours. Utilizing two 200W solar panels, you can take advantage of its solar charging capabilities to recharge its battery in about three to four hours. Smart controls are available through the UGREEN app via a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection, and it also boasts an impressive 13 output port options to cover a wide array of needs: six ACs, two USB-As, two USB-Cs, two DCs, and one car port.

If you were hoping for a larger option, UGREEN’s PowerRoam 2200 Portable Power Station is also getting a similar discount to $1,311, with a lesser 18% discount being automatically applied at checkout. Arriving with its own LiFePO4 battery that offers a 2,048Wh capacity, you can further expand that up to 12,000Wh when connected to five of its expansion batteries (sold separately). Equipped with the brand’s PowerZip tech, recharging is far faster than you might expect, taking just 1.5 hours with a standard wall outlet (50 minutes for 80%), or you can connect up to its maximum 1,200W of solar input to charge via the sunlight. Its durable body has been designed with a 4-wheel detachable trolley for easier transport options, complete with smart controls via the app, and 16 output ports: six AC ports, four USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, two DC ports, one RV port, and one car port.

Greenworks 40V 19-inch cordless electric lawn mower with 5.0Ah/50,000mAh power bank battery

Greenworks 40V 19-inch cordless electric mower comes with a 5.0Ah/50kmAh power bank battery at $240 low

Amazon is offering the Greenworks 40V 19-inch Cordless Electric Lawn Mower for $239.99 shipped. After sitting at $270 across 2023, we saw this model jump up closer to $320 in 2024 and now down to match the lowest price we have tracked on Amazon. It has seen a fair share of discounts this year that brought costs back down into its older price range, with some keeping above $256 and others going $16 lower. Today, you’re looking at the chance to grab it at this lower rate that happens to be the best price we have tracked here, saving you $80 in the process.

This 40V Greenworks model comes in as a lawn care solution that not only replaces the annoying features of gas-guzzlers like noise, fumes, and fuel costs but won’t burn a hole through your wallet to do so like many higher-end mowers. It sports the usual brushless motor design that the brand is known for these days, powered by the included 5.0Ah battery that gives you up to 35 minutes of continuous runtime – which can easily be switched out for other batteries if you’ve already got others in your arsenal. It’s all housed inside a 19-inch steel deck and has seven different cutting heights on top of a 2-in-1 functionality to either mulch or side discharge your clippings. Its battery even has a secondary usage in that its USB port can be used to charge your personal devices on top of powering the mower (50,000mAh capacity).

There’s still a bunch of leftover Prime Day deals on other Greenworks tools that we’re seeing keep to their discounted rates – up to 50% off. Depending on just where you may be located, weather conditions and your needs might vastly differ and there is a wide variety of outdoor gear being offered here to get you through the rest of fall and even prep ahead for winter. Check out some of these notable tools:

Fall e-bike deals!

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The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.

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The aluminum sector isn’t moving to the U.S. despite tariffs — due to one key reason

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The aluminum sector isn't moving to the U.S. despite tariffs — due to one key reason

HAWESVILLE, KY – May 10

Plant workers drive along an aluminum potline at Century Aluminum Company’s Hawesville plant in Hawesville, Ky. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. (Photo by Luke Sharrett /For The Washington Post via Getty Images)

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Sweeping tariffs on imported aluminum imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump are succeeding in reshaping global trade flows and inflating costs for American consumers, but are falling short of their primary goal: to revive domestic aluminum production.

Instead, rising costs, particularly skyrocketing electricity prices in the U.S. relative to global competitors, are leading to smelter closures rather than restarts.

The impact of aluminum tariffs at 25% is starkly visible in the physical aluminum market. While benchmark aluminum prices on the London Metal Exchange provide a global reference, the actual cost of acquiring the metal involves regional delivery premiums.

This premium now largely reflects the tariff cost itself.

In stark contrast, European premiums were noted by JPMorgan analysts as being over 30% lower year-to-date, creating a significant divergence driven directly by U.S. trade policy.

This cost will ultimately be borne by downstream users, according to Trond Olaf Christophersen, the chief financial officer of Norway-based Hydro, one of the world’s largest aluminum producers. The company was formerly known as Norsk Hydro.

“It’s very likely that this will end up as higher prices for U.S. consumers,” Christophersen told CNBC, noting the tariff cost is a “pass-through.” Shares of Hydro have collapsed by around 17% since tariffs were imposed.

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The downstream impact of the tariffs is already being felt by Thule Group, a Hydro customer that makes cargo boxes fitted atop cars. The company said it’ll raise prices by about 10% even though it manufactures the majority of the goods sold in the U.S locally, as prices of raw materials, such as steel and aluminum, have shot up.

But while tariffs are effectively leading to prices rise in the U.S., they haven’t spurred a revival in domestic smelting, the energy-intensive process of producing primary aluminum.

The primary barrier remains the lack of access to competitively priced, long-term power, according to the industry.

“Energy costs are a significant factor in the overall production cost of a smelter,” said Ami Shivkar, principal analyst of aluminum markets at analytics firm Wood Mackenzie.  “High energy costs plague the US aluminium industry, forcing cutbacks and closures.”

“Canadian, Norwegian, and Middle Eastern aluminium smelters typically secure long-term energy contracts or operate captive power generation facilities. US smelter capacity, however, largely relies on short-term power contracts, placing it at a disadvantage,” Shivkar added, noting that energy costs for U.S. aluminum smelters were about $550 per tonne compared to $290 per tonne for Canadian smelters.

Recent events involving major U.S. producers underscore this power vulnerability.

In March 2023, Alcoa Corp announced the permanent closure of its 279,000 metric ton Intalco smelter, which had been idle since 2020. Alcoa said that the facility “cannot be competitive for the long-term,” partly because it “lacks access to competitively priced power.”

Similarly, in June 2022, Century Aluminum, the largest U.S. primary aluminum producer, was forced to temporarily idle its massive Hawesville, Kentucky smelter – North America’s largest producer of military-grade aluminum – citing a “direct result of skyrocketing energy costs.”

Century stated the power cost required to run the facility had “more than tripled the historical average in a very short period,” necessitating a curtailment expected to last nine to twelve months until prices normalized.

The industry has also not had a respite as demand for electricity from non-industrial sources has risen in recent years.

Hydro’s Christophersen pointed to the artificial intelligence boom and the proliferation of data centers as new competitors for power. He suggested that new energy production capacity in the U.S., from nuclear, wind or solar, is being rapidly consumed by the tech sector.

“The tech sector, they have a much higher ability to pay than the aluminium industry,” he said, noting the high double-digit margins of the tech sector compared to the often low single-digit margins at aluminum producers. Hydro reported an 8.3% profit margin in the first quarter of 2025, an increase from the 3.5% it reported for the previous quarter, according to Factset data.

“Our view, and for us to build a smelter [in the U.S.], we would need cheap power. We don’t see the possibility in the current market to get that,” the CFO added. “The lack of competitive power is the reason why we don’t think that would be interesting for us.”

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While failing to ignite domestic primary production, the tariffs are undeniably causing what Christophersen termed a “reshuffling of trade flows.”

When U.S. market access becomes more costly or restricted, metal flows to other destinations.

Christophersen described a brief period when exceptionally high U.S. tariffs on Canadian aluminum — 25% additional tariffs on top of the aluminum-specific tariffs — made exporting to Europe temporarily more attractive for Canadian producers. Consequently, more European metals would have made their way into the U.S. market to make up for the demand gap vacated by Canadian aluminum.

The price impact has even extended to domestic scrap metal prices, which have adjusted upwards in line with the tariff-inflated Midwest premium.

Hydro, also the world’s largest aluminum extruder, utilizes both domestic scrap and imported Canadian primary metal in its U.S. operations. The company makes products such as window frames and facades in the country through extrusion, which is the process of pushing aluminum through a die to create a specific shape.

“We are buying U.S. scrap [aluminium]. A local raw material. But still, the scrap prices now include, indirectly, the tariff cost,” Christophersen explained. “We pay the tariff cost in reality, because the scrap price adjusts to the Midwest premium.”

“We are paying the tariff cost, but we quickly pass it on, so it’s exactly the same [for us],” he added.

RBC Capital Markets analysts confirmed this pass-through mechanism for Hydro’s extrusions business, saying “typically higher LME prices and premiums will be passed onto the customer.”

This pass-through has occurred amid broader market headwinds, particularly downstream among Hydro’s customers.

RBC highlighted the “weak spot remains the extrusion divisions” in Hydro’s recent results and noted a guidance downgrade, reflecting sluggish demand in sectors like building and construction.

— CNBC’s Greg Kennedy contributed reporting.

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One of the world’s largest wind farms just got axed – here’s why

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Danish energy giant Ørsted has canceled plans for the Hornsea 4 offshore wind farm, dealing a major blow to the UK’s renewable energy ambitions.

Hornsea 4, at a massive 2.4 gigawatts (GW), would have become one of the largest offshore wind farms in the world, generating enough clean electricity to power over 1 million UK homes. But Ørsted announced that it’s abandoning the project “in its current form.”

“The adverse macroeconomic developments, continued supply chain challenges, and increased execution, market, and operational risks have eroded the value creation,” said Rasmus Errboe, group president and CEO of Ørsted.

Reuters reported that Ørsted’s cancellation of Hornsea 4 would result in a projected loss of up to 5.5 billion Danish crowns ($837.85 million) in breakaway fees and asset write-downs. The company’s market value has declined by 80% since its peak in 2021.

The cancellation highlights significant challenges currently facing offshore wind development in Europe, particularly in the UK. The combination of higher material costs, inflation, and global financial instability has made large-scale renewable projects increasingly difficult to finance and complete.

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Ørsted’s decision is a significant setback to the UK’s energy transition goals. The UK currently has around 15 GW of offshore wind, and Hornsea 4’s size would have provided almost 7% of the additional capacity needed for the UK’s 50 GW by 2030 target, according to The Times. Losing this immense project off the Yorkshire coast could hamper the UK’s pace of reducing dependency on fossil fuels, especially amid volatile global energy markets.

The UK government reiterated its commitment to renewable energy, promising to work closely with industry leaders to overcome financial and logistical hurdles. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband told reporters in Norway that the UK is “still committed to working with Orsted to seek to make Hornsea 4 happen by 2030.”

Ørsted says it remains committed to its other UK-based projects, including the Hornsea 3 wind farm, which is expected to generate around 2.9 GW once completed at the end of 2027. Despite the challenges, the company emphasized its ongoing commitment to the British renewable market, pointing to the critical need for policy support and economic stability to ensure future developments.

Yet, the cancellation of Hornsea 4 demonstrates that even flagship renewable projects are vulnerable in the face of economic pressures and global uncertainties, which have been heightened under the Trump administration in the US.

Read more: The world’s single-largest wind farm gets the green light

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Is the Tesla Roadster ever going to be made?

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The Tesla Roadster appears to be quietly disappearing after years of delay. is it ever going to be made?

I may have jinxed it with Betteridge’s Law of Headlines, which suggests any headline ending in a question mark can be answered with “no.”

The prototype for the next-generation Tesla Roadster was first unveiled in 2017, and it was supposed to come into production in 2020, but it has been delayed every year since then.

It was supposed to get 620 miles (1,000 km) of range and accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 1.9 seconds.

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It has become a sort of running joke, and there are doubts that it will ever come to market despite Tesla’s promise of dozens of free new Roadsters to Tesla owners who participated in its referral program years ago.

Tesla uses the promise of free Roadsters to help generate billions of dollars worth of sales, which Tesla owners delivered, but the automaker never delivered on its part of the agreement.

Furthermore, many people placed deposits ranging from $50,000 to $250,000 to reserve the vehicle, which was supposed to hit the market 5 years ago.

The official timelines from Tesla are pretty useless at this point since they haven’t stuck to any of them, but the latest official one dates back to July 2024 when CEO Elon Musk said this:

“With respect to Roadster, we’ve completed most of the engineering. And I think there’s still some upgrades we want to make to it, but we expect to be in production with Roadster next year. It will be something special.”

He said that Tesla had completed “most of the engineering”, but he initially said the engineering would be done in 2021 and that was already 3 years after the prototype was unveiled and a year after it was supposed to be in production:

Musk commented on the Roadster again in October 2024, but he didn’t reiterate the 2025 timeline. Instead, he called the new Roadster “the cherry on the icing on the cake.”

Tesla’s leadership has been virtually silent about the new Roadster since. Two Tesla executives even had to be reminded about the Roadster by Jay Leno after they “forgot” about it when listing upcoming new Tesla vehicles with tri-motor powertrain.

There was one small update about the Roadster in Tesla’s financial results last month.

The automaker has a table of all its vehicle production, and the Roadster was updated from “in development” to “design development” in the table:

It’s not clear if that’s progress or Tesla is just rephrasing it. Either way, it is not “construction”, which makes it unlikely that the Roadster is going into production this year.

If ever…

Electrek’s Take

It looks like Tesla owes about 80 Tesla Roadsters for free to Tesla owners who referred purchases, and it owes significant discounts on hundreds of units.

It’s hard for me to believe that Tesla is not delivering the new Roadster because the vehicle program would start about $100 million in the red, but at this point, I have no idea. It very well might be the reason.

However, I think it’s more likely that Tesla is just terrible at bringing multiple vehicle programs to market simultaneously. Case in point: it launched a single new vehicle in the last five years.

At this point, I think it’s more likely that the Roadster will never happen. It will join other Tesla products like the Cybertruck Range Extender.

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